McMaster University
University Programs and Codes: Full‑time Studies Only
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Specify subject of major interest on the
application.
Apply through the Ontario College
Application Service (OCAS) at:
www.ontariocolleges.ca.
Mandatory supplementary application
required. See that section for further details.
At McMaster, students entering Level I (first year)
normally complete a common first‑year program
and then select a specific discipline as they enter
Level II (except the Business I program).
Faculty of Business
Accounting; Finance; Human Resources; Information
Systems; Marketing; Operations Management;
Strategic Management
MB Business I s
Faculty of Engineering
Chemical; Chemical & Bioengineering; Civil;
Computer; Electrical; Electrical & Biomedical;
Engineering
Physics;
Materials;
Mechanical;
Mechatronics; Software; Software & Embedded
Systems; Software & Game Design
Note: A co‑op option is available in all Engineering
programs and at all levels. See “Co‑operative
Education/Internship Programs” for more information.
In addition to the aforementioned Accredited
Engineering programs that are accessed through the
common Engineering 1, the Faculty of Engineering
also offers Computer Science programs and Bachelor
of Technology programs.
MC Computer Science I s Business Informatics;
Computer Science
MCC Computer Science I (Co‑op) s Business
Informatics; Computer Science
ME Engineering I s
MEC Engineering I (Co‑op) s
MAT Automotive & Vehicle Technology I (BTech)
MTT Biotechnology I (BTech)
MPT Process Automation Technology I (BTech)
Faculty of Health Sciences
MN Nursing I at McMaster
Nursing I at Conestoga College v
Nursing I at Mohawk College v
MY Midwifery I
MNS Health Sciences I l
Faculty of Humanities
Art History; Classics; Cognitive Science of
Language;
Communication
Studies;
English;
English & Mathematics; French; History; Justice,
Political Philosophy & Law; Linguistics; Multimedia;
Peace Studies; Philosophy; Philosophy & Biology;
Philosophy & Mathematics; Theatre & Film
Note: Music and Studio Art are separate programs
as listed below.
MH Humanities I s
MHS Studio Art I
Note: Studio Art Portfolio Interviews are
mandatory and held January to March each
year by the School of the Arts:
www.humanities.mcmaster.ca/portfolio/.
MM Music I s Music; Music Cognition
Note: Music Auditions are mandatory and
held March to April each year by the School
of the Arts: www.humanities.mcmaster.ca/
audition/.
Faculty of Science
MEE Environmental & Earth Sciences I s
Biology & Environmental Sciences;
Earth & Environmental Sciences; Earth &
Environmental Sciences (Co‑op);
Environmental Sciences; Environmental
Sciences (Co‑op); Geography &
Environmental Sciences; Geography &
Environmental Sciences (Co‑op)
MIS Honours Integrated Science (iSci) I ls
Biochemistry; Biology; Biophysics; Chemical
Biology; Chemistry; Earth & Environmental
Sciences; Geography & Environmental
Sciences; Mathematics & Statistics; Medical
Physics; Physics; Psychology, Neuroscience &
Behaviour
MV Honours Kinesiology I
MLS Life Sciences I s Biochemistry;
Biochemistry (Biomedical Research);
Biochemistry (Biomedical Research/
Co‑op); Biology; Biology (Physiology);
Biology & Environmental Sciences; Biology &
Mathematics; Biology & Pharmacology
(Co‑op only); Biology & Psychology;
Chemical Biology; Chemical Biology (Co‑op);
Life Sciences; Life Sciences (Co‑op);
Molecular Biology & Genetics; Molecular
Biology & Genetics (Co‑op); Psychology,
Neuroscience & Behaviour; Psychology,
Neuroscience & Behaviour (Mental Health);
Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour
(Music Cognition)
MZ Mathematics & Statistics I s Actuarial &
Financial Mathematics; Actuarial & Financial
Mathematics (Co‑op); Biology & Mathematics;
Mathematical Science; Mathematics &
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Computer Science; Mathematics & Physics;
Mathematics & Statistics (Mathematics/Co‑op);
Mathematics & Statistics (Statistics/Co‑op)
MRS Medical Radiation Sciences I
MPS Chemical & Physical Sciences I s
Astrophysics; Biophysics; Biophysics (Co‑op);
Chemical Biology; Chemical Biology (Co‑op);
Chemical & Physical Sciences; Chemistry;
Chemistry [Co‑op]; Mathematics & Physics;
Medical Physics; Medical Physics (Co‑op);
Physics; Physics (Co‑op)
Faculty of Social Sciences
Anthropology; Economics; Economics & Computer
Science; Economics & Mathematics; Geography;
Geography & Environmental Studies; Gerontology;
Health, Aging & Society; Health Studies; Indigenous
Studies;
Labour
Studies;
Political
Science;
Psychology; Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour;
Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour (Mental
Health); Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour
(Music Cognition); Religious Studies; Social
Psychology; Social Work; Sociology)
ML Social Sciences I s
Interdisciplinary
Honours Arts & Science or Combined Honours
Arts & Science program, Arts & Science and
Chemical Biology or Combined Honours Arts &
Science program with a Humanities, Science or
Social Sciences discipline
MX Arts & Science I l
Deadlines for Applications
All programs have enrollment limits and may
become full prior to published deadlines. McMaster
University reserves the right, at its sole discretion,
not to accept, process or adjudicate applications or
amendments to applications to any program at any
time. You are advised to submit your application
and/or amendments well in advance of the
deadlines listed below.
For undergraduate programs not listed below, the
deadline for applications is normally May 1. All
required supporting documentation, such as official
English‑language testing reports, must be received
by April 1.
Program
Arts & Science
(Honours)
Application
Mandatory
Supplemental
Application
February 1
February 1
Health Sciences February 1
(Honours)
February 1
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Program
Application
Mandatory
Supplemental
Application
Honours
Integrated
Science
February 1
February 1
Midwifery
February 1
N/A
Nursing
February 1
February 1
History
Established in 1887 in Toronto by Baptists, McMaster
University moved to Hamilton in 1930 and became
non‑sectarian in 1957.
The Campus
McMaster is located in Hamilton, Ontario: the fourth
largest city in Ontario, the ninth largest city in
Canada and about a 45‑minute drive from Toronto
and Niagara Falls. Hamilton is a vast multicultural
city that is an urban and industrial centre that offers
a variety of educational, cultural and recreational
opportunities. McMaster’s 12‑hectare main campus,
bordered by the Royal Botanical Gardens, is
considered to be one of the most attractive in
Canada. The architecture offers a harmonious blend
of the traditional with the ultra‑modern.
Special Characteristics
• One of the top 100 universities in the world
(Shanghai Jiao Tong University Academic
Ranking of World Universities, 2012, Times Higher
Education World University Rankings 2014).
• The “McMaster Model” – a student‑centered,
problem‑based, interdisciplinary approach to
learning – has been adopted by universities
around the world.
• With a total sponsored research income of
$325.9 million, McMaster University ranks sixth
in the country in research intensity – a measure
of research income per full‑time faculty member,
averaging $248,600 per faculty member
(Research Infosource Inc., 2012).
• McMaster is the only North American host site
of a United Nations University, the Institute for
Water, Environment and Health (UNU‑INWEH).
• World‑class athletic facilities; Vanier Cup
champions, 2011.
Offers of Admission
Applicants to all of McMaster University’s
by‑selection programs requiring a mandatory
supplementary application, including Bachelor
of Health Sciences (Honours) I, Arts & Science
(Honours) I, and Honours Integrated Sciences (iSci) I,
will receive an admission decision in early May.
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Additionally, the Midwifery program does not make
offers until early May.
For all other programs, offers of admission will be
processed as follows:
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January: McMaster may make a limited number
of select offers of admission to highly qualified
applicants based on Grade 11 grades.
Early March: Applicants presenting a minimum
of three final or six midterm Grade 12U/M
courses will be considered for admission on
a rolling basis, upon receipt of grades from
their schools via the OUAC. Approximately 70
percent of offers of admission will be made at
this time.
Support Services
The Student Success Centre provides you with
academic and development support, including
understanding academic expectations, developing
academic skills, and job search and interview
skills workshops. More information is available at:
http://studentsuccess.mcmaster.ca.
Student Accessibility Services offers various supports
for students with disabilities, including learning
strategies, assistive technologies and classroom
accommodations. See: http://sas.mcmaster.ca.
The Student Wellness Centre is available for all
McMaster students and includes medical and health
services
and
personal/psychological/academic
counselling. See: http://wellness.mcmaster.ca.
Early May: Applicants will be reviewed again and
will be considered for admission upon receipt
of second semester midterm grades from their
schools via the OUAC. Offers of admission and
guaranteed residence (when applicable) will be
based on official grade data reported through
the OUAC and received by McMaster University
no later than May 15. Visit our website for full
details: http://future.mcmaster.ca. All applicants
will receive a decision from McMaster no later
than May 27, 2016.
Semester Entry Points
Full‑time:
September only (fall/winter session)
Part‑time:
September
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Entrance awards are available if you are entering
Level I of a first baccalaureate degree program,
have graduated from high school within the
last two years and have not attended another
postsecondary institution. We offer many in‑course
scholarships for students enrolled in programs
above Level I. For further information about terms
and conditions for all scholarships and financial aid,
refer to: http://sfas.mcmaster.ca.
The majority of McMaster’s first‑year programs
are available for September entry only. If you
are completing your Ontario Secondary School
Diploma (OSSD) in June, you are not eligible for
May or June entry.
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Residence Accommodation
There are approximately 2,900 spaces available
for Level I students. Allocation of residence for
Level I applicants is based on academic standing.
In previous years, a minimum average in the low
to mid‑80s has been required for guaranteed
residence. The guaranteed residence space must
be secured by completing an online residence
application, including deposit, by the deadline
date specified in the offer of admission letter. This
process is normally completed after you submit
your official acceptance of our offer via your OUAC
account. Those who do not receive a residence
guarantee may apply to a waiting list. Residence
facilities offer shared rooms and apartments/suites,
and mandatory meal plans. For more information,
visit: http://housing.mcmaster.ca.
The OUAC 101 application is used for the full‑time
fall/winter term. If you wish to study at McMaster
on a part‑time basis only for any entry point (May,
June or September), you must apply using the
McMaster Online Part‑time Studies application,
available at: http://future.mcmaster.ca/admission/
process/105pt/.
Important Additional Admission Information
Email
If you are applying to McMaster, you must provide
and maintain an active personal and unique email
address that is not shared with any other current
or previous applicants to McMaster University
or shared with any current student or employee
at the university. During the application process,
McMaster will communicate important information
via email. If you do not provide a personal and
unique email address as described above, we
cannot guarantee that you will receive critical and
timely communication from us, and your application
may be jeopardized. We highly recommend that
you do not use school or employer issued email
addresses since these are normally deactivated
upon departure from the school/employer.
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Make McMaster a Safe Sender
Email is the primary communication tool for
Admissions at McMaster University. Important
messages outlining the next steps required to
complete your application and other important
information will be sent to the email address
associated with your application. After submitting
an online application, add the mcmaster.ca
domain to your email “safe senders” list and
check your junk mail/spam folder regularly.
For complete step‑by‑step instructions visit:
http://future.mcmaster.ca/admission/
making‑mac‑a-safe-sender/.
Submitting Documents
After you apply, we will send you an email
acknowledgement that we received your application
and will advise you about the documents we
require. If you apply to McMaster University and
do not receive an email acknowledgement from
McMaster within two weeks of your application
submission, check your junk mail/spam folder and
ensure that you list McMaster as a “safe sender”,
as detailed in the section above. If our email
acknowledgement is not in your spam folder,
contact us via our “Ask McMaster” link at:
http://mcmasteru.intelliresponse.com/admissions/.
English‑Language Proficiency
Each student granted admission to McMaster must
be proficient in the use of the English language.
You are required to present an acceptable score
on one of the English‑language proficiency tests
recognized by McMaster University. See our website,
listed at the end of this section, for acceptable score
requirements.
If you have completed a minimum of three years
of full‑time academic studies (non‑ESL) in an
accredited educational institution in Canada (or
other English‑speaking country) or have resided
in an English‑speaking country for four years
immediately prior to application, you may be
exempt from this requirement. However, exemption
is not automatic and McMaster may require a test of
proficiency from any applicant at any time.
McMaster University may, at its sole discretion,
challenge any test score it deems as either
suspicious or inaccurate and may require you to
take another test of the university’s choosing for
English‑language proficiency.
For complete information about McMaster’s
English‑language proficiency requirements, visit:
http://future.mcmaster.ca/admission/language/.
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Mandatory Supplementary Applications
The following limited enrollment programs have
mandatory supplementary applications, which are
a critical component of the selection process. You
will not be considered for admission unless both
the OUAC application (including application fees)
and the supplementary application are submitted
by the deadline date. Although the deadline dates
listed in this booklet were correct at the time of
publishing,
consult
http://future.mcmaster.ca/
admission/deadlines/ for specific deadlines.
Arts & Science (Honours)
The Arts & Science program at McMaster is a special
interdisciplinary program with a limited enrollment
of 60 students in Level I. A minimum average of
88 percent is normally required to be considered
for this program. The mandatory supplementary
application must be submitted electronically at:
www.mcmaster.ca/artsci/.
Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours)
Enrollment in Level I is limited to 180 students. A
minimum average of 90 percent is required to
be considered for this program. The mandatory
supplementary application must be submitted
electronically
at:
www.fhs.mcmaster.ca/bhsc/
supplementary_applications.html.
Honours Integrated Science (iSci)
The enrollment in Level I is limited to 48 students.
Successful candidates will present a minimum
average in the high 80s. In first year, you will be
engaged in research and obtain an integrated
background in science subjects. The program is
designed to produce students who will understand
how scientific thought is created and communicated.
You will be taught by interdisciplinary teams of
instructors in laboratory and field settings as well
as in lectures, workshops, and tutorials. Thematic
modules will be used to allow you to understand the
connections between various scientific disciplines
and the relevance of science to modern society.
The mandatory supplementary application must be
submitted online at: www.science.mcmaster.ca/isci/.
Nursing
Enrollment in Level l is limited to 110 students.
Successful candidates wiil be required to present a
minimum average of 85 percent to be considered for
this program. The mandatory CASPer supplementary
assessment/application information, required by
February 1, can be found at: www.fhs.mcmaster.ca/
nursing/.
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Deferral of Admission
McMaster will accept written requests from students
who officially accept McMaster’s offer of admission
via the OUAC prior to the required response
deadline, and who have satisfied all conditions
of their admission by the specified deadline to
defer their enrollment for a maximum of one year.
All requests for deferral of admission should be
based on extraordinary circumstances and written
requests must be forwarded to the Enrolment
Services, Admissions Office, no later than August 31.
Deferrals of enrollment are not automatic and each
case will be judged on its own merit. If a deferral
is granted, admission will be guaranteed for the
following fall/winter session provided that you do
not attend a secondary or postsecondary institution
in the interim.
Co‑operative Education/Internships
The Faculty of Science offers Honours Co‑op
programs in Biochemistry, Biology & Pharmacology,
Chemical Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics &
Statistics, Medical & Health Physics, Molecular
Biology & Genetics, and Physics. These programs
commence in year three of a five‑year program.
The Faculty of Engineering permits you to enroll in a
co‑op or a non‑co‑op version of each program in any
level. Simply choose the appropriate Engineering
or Computer Science co‑op courses at the time of
registration to be considered as registered in the
co‑op version of the programs. Co‑op placements
are a mandatory component of all BTech Honours
Degree programs.
The faculties of Engineering and Science offer
industrial internships in your second or third year (or
fourth year for some Engineering five‑year programs).
The School of Business offers an optional internship
program after successful completion of Level 3.
The Faculty of Social Sciences offers an internship
option to those registered in most Honours
programs if you have successfully completed your
second year.
Interdisciplinary Studies
Many opportunities exist for interdisciplinary studies
in the Humanities, Social Sciences and Science
faculties, through combined Honours programs. In
addition, interdisciplinary minors and thematic areas
of study are available in Archaeology, Globalization
Studies and Jewish Studies. A concurrent diploma
from McMaster is available in Music Performance if
you are enrolled in degree programs at McMaster.
Collaborative Programs
Medical Radiation Sciences
The Faculty of Science offers a fully integrated,
collaborative, four‑year program between McMaster
University and Mohawk College. You pursue
two qualifications simultaneously, and receive a
Bachelor’s degree from McMaster and an Advanced
Diploma in Medical Radiation Sciences from
Mohawk. For further information, refer to:
www.science.mcmaster.ca/MedRadSci/.
BTech (Honours)
The Faculty of Engineering at McMaster and
Mohawk College’s School of Engineering Technology
have partnered to create four‑year Bachelor of
Technology (Honours) programs that provide an
accelerated path to both a Bachelor of Technology
degree (BTech) from McMaster and a Diploma
in Technology from Mohawk College. For more
information, visit: http://mybtechdegree.ca/home/.
Nursing
If you are interested in a McMaster Nursing degree
(BScN), you have three location options: McMaster
University, Mohawk College or Conestoga College.
Each of the three education sites will offer the
four‑year program that uses a problem‑based
learning and small group tutorial educational
model. Apply to the two college sites via OCAS:
www.ontariocolleges.ca.
Additional Program Options Beyond First Year
Physician Assistant
The Physician Assistant Supplementary Application
and all official transcripts are due February 1. To
be eligible for admission to this program, you
must first complete at least two full academic
years of undergraduate course work by June 2016
and have achieved the required minimum
grades/GPA for admission consideration. The
Supplementary Application and other important
information is available at: http://fhs.mcmaster.ca/
physicianassistant/.
Medicine at McMaster
McMaster also offers an undergraduate program in
Medicine. You must complete a minimum of three
years of undergraduate university study. Information
about this program can be found online at
www.fhs.mcmaster.ca/mdprog/
or
by
calling
905‑525‑9140, extension 22235.
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Further Information
McMaster University
Enrolment Services, Admissions
Gilmour Hall, Room 108
1280 Main Street West
Hamilton ON L8S 4L8
Telephone: 905‑525‑4600 or 905‑525‑9140,
ext. 24796
Ask McMaster: http://ask.mcmaster.ca
Website:http://future.mcmaster.ca
Visit the following websites for specific information
about each program:
Business:
www.degroote.mcmaster.ca
Engineering Programs:
www.eng.mcmaster.ca
Health Sciences (Honours):
www.fhs.mcmaster.ca/bhsc/
Humanities Programs:
www.humanities.mcmaster.ca
Medical Radiation Sciences:
www.science.mcmaster.ca/MedRadSci/
Midwifery:
www.fhs.mcmaster.ca/midwifery/
Nursing at McMaster:
www.fhs.mcmaster.ca/nursing/
Nursing at Conestoga:
www.conestogac.on.ca
Nursing at Mohawk:
www.mohawkc.on.ca
Science Programs:
www.science.mcmaster.ca
Social Sciences:
www.socsci.mcmaster.ca
Arts & Science:
www.mcmaster.ca/artsci/
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